Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Rainy days

Into every life, a little rain must fall. Some experience a
downpour, but rest assured: the sun will come out eventually. Until that time,
one must be careful not to crash due to the slippery conditions.

Anger comes easy, and you should be wary of giving in to
something that shows up so readily and makes itself at home. The one that
suffers only knows they are suffering. But be careful of erupting, for the
innocent may be caught in the flow.

If you must vent, it is best to do so in private. That way,
no one else gets hurt. The anger dissipates into the air, and you feel better.

A good listener is a blessing beyond measure. Take heed not
to abuse them. Speak of your problem, but do not make it theirs.

And be prepared to return the favor. After all, you know
what it is like to hurt. Other people are hurting too.

Joy is fleeting, so make it count. Savor each moment, and be
sure to pass it on. The sun will come
out and dry up all the rain. And with a smile on your face, you can face the
world again.

About Me

Having grown up on the North Carolina coast, I now reside in Durham and work at a software company in Raleigh. My real passion is writing and my work can be seen in the June 2012 issue of Down in the Dirt Magazine; the winter 2013 issue of Cemetery Moon Magazine; and the Grave Robbers Anthology edited by James Ward Kirk. The following works are available: Lady Killer, The Face in the Mirror, Vengeance and Valor, The Hound, Hallowed: The Collection, The Visions of Sandy Brown, The Bard and the Witch, The Monster and Otherplace.